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With the steering wheel being hard to turn, this vehicle should not be driven until the issue is fixed as it presents a safety hazard. The most common cause of the steering wheel being hard to turn is the loss of power steering, usually due to the power steering pump failing. A qualified Technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose and fix this issue for you.

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